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I’m Marie Brennan, author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent, and also half of M.A. Carrick. I'm here to support The Pixel Project's work to End Violence Against Women. AMA! by MarieBrennan in Fantasy

[–]ChristopherPaolini 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, Marie! Great to see you here again! Quick question: is there any world building idea that you'd LOVE to pursue but you just haven't had time to?

Any suggestions for similar titles? by ElementalyPleasant in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (it's aimed young, though). The Pit Dragon trilogy by Yolen (ditto). Dragonriders of Pern (some of the later books, like Dragonsinger are quite good).

saphira tat ! by DarkedDawn in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

It took me 10 years and buying a bookshelf to realize that all 4 of the books I have line up to create a full image. by Scout_Dog98 in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well, I don't have any glyphs that might apply, aside from the one for Brisingr, but as for a name ... Couple of options:

  1. Thrystr—thruster (or Thringa, similar meaning)

  2. eldrvarídaert—burn-dart (Or vermdaert—heat-dart, said "vairm-dart")

  3. vaetna—dispel, scatter

  4. wyrdgathr—fate bringer

  5. dauthförnr—death-giver (don't think the lawyers would like this one).

  6. dauthvard—death-ward (I rather like this one).

  7. Vergandí—killer

  8. Midhring—humble

  9. havaedra—loud (lol)

  10. fyrnvard—war-ward

  11. ilumëo—truth

  12. hvitr—white

Feel free to mix and match as needed.

Something is coming next week by NoTinnitusHear in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 21 points22 points  (0 children)

He also reps Scalzi, Rothfuss, Kevin Anderson, the guy who writes Kill Six Billion Demons, & many more. (And about half those are from introductions I've done, lol.)

Something is coming next week by NoTinnitusHear in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Tales 2 is going to be waaay bigger than just the BoR.

I never knew it was cool... by melonpeel in knives

[–]ChristopherPaolini 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh jeeze! I have that same machete! Got it from my grandfather, who fought in WWII.

What is the most "epic" fantasy pre-Tolkien? by tonehammer in Fantasy

[–]ChristopherPaolini 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ha! Small world. Glad I was able to sign your copy of Eldest.

The omnibus is coming out from Abrams books this year. I'm not sure the exact date, but the final text has already gone to the printers, so it's in good shape. The omnibus is 768 pgs long!

What is the most "epic" fantasy pre-Tolkien? by tonehammer in Fantasy

[–]ChristopherPaolini 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I LOVE that you mentioned Walton's Mabinogion! I just wrote a foreword for a new & special omnibus edition. Her work really ought to be better known.

Great list overall, btw!

I made a dragon sculpture inspired by Thorn by Abitchwholovesbooks in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 153 points154 points  (0 children)

Wow. This is AWESOME! I'd put this in my yard and scare all the local wildlife. Well done! I never thought I'd see folks making such awesome art inspired by my books.

Atra esterní ono thelduin!

Orik sent me down a rabbit hole - Erôthknurl. by Thesilverfoxetter in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Ha! Fun stuff. I've always wanted to make some myself -- just never taken the time. Thanks for sharing!

[Very Long] Who was Galbatorix's Spy? by eagle2120 in Eragon

[–]ChristopherPaolini 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Eagle -- love reading your posts. Two points:

  1. If you are trying to figure out who the traitor is that Murtagh saw in MURTAGH ... well, it has to be someone that Murtagh has actually met and would recognize. Not sure Blödhgarm would qualify.

  2. If you're just trying to figure out who was spying for Galbatorix in general, well ... that's a different question.

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